(By Ayesha Mahnoor)
The recent tragedy in Tirah, KPK which claimed the lives of both militants and innocent civilians, has once again laid bare the cruel reality of terrorism and the malicious propaganda war waged by India against Pakistan.
The Tirah Incident – Facts, Not Fiction
According to official reports, the compound where the incident occurred was under the control of TTP commanders Aman Gul and Masood Khan. It had been turned into a storage facility for explosives and weapons. On that ill-fated night, a massive blast erupted inside the compound, which, due to the presence of huge quantities of explosives, triggered a series of chain explosions.
The destruction was severe. Three to four neighboring houses were flattened, and at least 24 lives were lost — 14 of them were TTP militants, while 10 were innocent civilians, including women and children. Police confirmed that the compound was essentially a bomb-making factory and that TTP had, as always, been using local families as human shields to shield their crimes.
How Indian Media Twisted the Truth
Instead of reporting facts, Indian media jumped at the opportunity to launch yet another disinformation campaign against Pakistan. Within hours, headlines screamed that the blasts were the result of “airstrikes by Pakistan Air Force jets.”
This narrative was picked up by certain political actors within Pakistan who, without any verification, parroted the same lies. They circulated outdated and unrelated pictures of women and children to fan anti-state sentiments and exploit the tragedy for their own narrow agendas.
Subsequent investigations, however, confirmed the truth: the images were fake, the claims were baseless, and the incident had no connection whatsoever with Pakistan’s armed forces. It was simply the TTP’s own explosives depot that backfired.
Indian Propaganda Machine – A Pattern of Deception
This is not the first time Indian media has fabricated stories to malign Pakistan’s armed forces. For years, India has invested heavily in fifth-generation warfare, using propaganda and disinformation to weaken Pakistan’s image at home and abroad.
From the false claims of “surgical strikes” to doctored videos, India’s propaganda machine has repeatedly tried to project Pakistan as a violator, while conveniently hiding its own role in fueling terror. The RAW–TTP–BLA nexus is no longer a secret. Reports and intelligence findings have consistently highlighted how Indian intelligence agencies provide funding, weapons, and media cover to terrorist outfits like TTP and BLA, both of which are responsible for countless attacks on Pakistan’s soil.
Who Benefits from Such Lies?
The pattern is clear:
- TTP and BLA carry out terror attacks inside Pakistan.
- Indian media swiftly blames Pakistan’s armed forces for civilian deaths.
- Domestic political opportunists amplify these lies to serve their own anti-state agenda.
- Meanwhile, the real perpetrators — the terrorists and their foreign sponsors — are painted as victims.
This vicious cycle is not just about spreading lies; it’s about trying to erode public trust in the Pakistan Army, the very institution that has rendered unmatched sacrifices in the war against terror.
The Reality Pakistan Must Remember
Pakistan’s armed forces have stood as a bulwark against terrorism, defeating militancy in areas once controlled by extremists. The Tirah incident is yet another reminder of how TTP’s brutality puts innocent lives at risk, while India shamelessly exploits human suffering to run its propaganda war.
The truth is clear:
- The Tirah blasts were the result of TTP’s own explosives stockpile.
- Innocent women and children died because terrorists used them as shields.
- Indian media deliberately spread lies to defame Pakistan’s armed forces.
- India continues to provide moral, financial, and operational support to TTP and BLA to destabilize Pakistan.
Conclusion
The people of Pakistan must stay vigilant. Propaganda thrives when citizens accept narratives without questioning them. The Tirah tragedy should strengthen our resolve to see through India’s deception, to expose the unholy alliance of RAW, TTP, and BLA, and to stand firmly with our armed forces — the true defenders of this nation.
Pakistan has sacrificed too much to be shaken by propaganda. The truth will always prevail over lies.